Allison Puryear: Why I Left My Therapist Job to Build My Own Business

Press Forward and Neal

Embarking on the conventional path, Allison Puryear felt secure in her career - until a sudden awakening changed everything. Neal's conversation with Allison uncovers a pivotal moment of self-discovery that led her on a new, unknown journey. As she ventured into entrepreneurship, Allison's skepticism of certain concepts transformed into a profound appreciation. Will she find the success and fulfillment she seeks, or will new hurdles and challenges await her?

In this episode, Allison Puryear shares insights on how to:

• Master the art of entrepreneurship in the therapy and coaching industry and thrive in your own practice.
• Break free from the challenges of the traditional corporate system and create a fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial journey.
• Discover the importance of self-worth and personal growth in building a thriving practice.
• Cultivate an abundance mindset and learn the secrets of manifestation to attract success and growth in your business.
• Overcome marketing and self-promotion challenges with effective strategies tailored to therapists and coaches.

Key takeaways:

• Mastering the Transition

Transitioning from employed work to entrepreneurship can be an empowering but challenging journey. Allison Puryear's story vividly illustrates the trials and triumphs encountered when moving from working as a therapist in an agency to starting and running a successful private practice.

• Breaking Free

Breaking free from agency work's limitations is another critical theme Allison touches upon. She discusses the negative aspects of working within mental health agencies, such as inadequate pay, poor management, and the emotional drain.

• Unleashing Your Potential

Allison Puryear provides inspirational insight into how therapists can unlock their potential by embracing an entrepreneurial approach to their profession. By debunking the scarcity mindset prevalent among some therapists and encouraging an abundance mindset, she outlines the vast untapped potential within the therapy industry.

About the guest, Allison Puryear:

Allison Puryear, a therapist with over 15 years of experience, transitioned from working in mental health agencies to establishing her own successful therapy practice. Motivated by the challenges and toxicity prevalent in agency settings, she sought to create a more supportive and fulfilling work environment. Leveraging her own journey, Allison has become a mentor to therapists and coaches looking to make a similar transition to entrepreneurship. Her wealth of experience and dedication to empowering others in the industry make her a valuable resource for those navigating the complexities of building their own thriving practices. Allison's practical insights and expertise offer a solid foundation for individuals seeking to venture into entrepreneurship within the therapy and coaching industry.

“Surround yourself with reminders that there is a different mode. When you're not exposed to it, just the exposure reminds you that you're no different from everyone else in terms of what's possible for you. It's limitless.”

-Allison Puryear

Connect with Allison Puryear:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonpuryear/

Website: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/

More information about the Website:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_practice_building/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundancepracticebuilding/

Connect with Neal:

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